Bait and Tackle

Rubberlip seaperch are usually taken on a high/low leader and size 6 or 4 hooks baited with fresh mussels, live sea worms or small pieces of shrimp. Those with the proper know how use plastic grubs and they are the ones who often bag the largest fish.

Food Value

Since they are one of the largest perch, specimens often contain quite a bit of meat. Although their flesh has a mild taste, most gourmets rate it only fair in taste. They are at their best during the non-spawning season and generally are pan fried in butter.

Comments

These are less common than black seaperch or white seaperch and will usually be the largest of the perch taken.